Lingua: Mastering Languages with Open-Source AI

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What I Built I built Lingua, a deeply patient, non-judgmental AI language practice partner designed for real-time voice conversations. I built this specifically for a close friend who is currently learning a new language. Like many language learners, they hit a massive roadblock: anxiety. They were terrified of practicing with native speakers because they felt embarrassed about making grammar mistakes, freezing up, or having a bad accent. Lingua solves this exact problem.

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